MTA police: Disgraced ex-cop was drunk when he tried to avoid arrest

8:44 PM,
Mar. 18, 2014

Written by

John Ferro
Poughkeepsie Journal

Metropolitan Transportation Authority police say a Newburgh man who once belonged to a gang of corrupt police officers in New York City is now facing a felony assault charge after he tried to evade arrest in the Town of Fishkill.

Read more: MTA says suspect's history at NYPD was not known at arraignment.

David Benitez, 50, has been charged with second-degree assault, a felony, as well as driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and several vehicle and traffic violations. ...